The following is a list of the Regimental Commanders of the Airborne Regiment
from its inception in 1968 until the disbandment in 1995. In 1992, the title
changed to the Commanding Officer Canadian Airborne Regiment.

Col D.H. Rochester, OBE, CD

1968 – 1969

Col R.G. Therriault, CD

1969 – 1971

Col H.C Pitts, MC, CD

1971 – 1973

Col G.H. Lessard, CMM, MB, O St J, CD

1973 – 1975

Col I.S. Fraser, OMM, CD

1975 – 1977

Col J.J. Painchaud, CD

1977 – 1978

Col K.R. Foster, OMM, CD

1978 – 1980

Col R.L. Cowling, CD

1980 – 1982

Col I.C. Douglas, CD

1982 – 1985

Col J.M.R. Gaudreau, CD

1985 – 1987

Col M.J.R. Houghton, CD

1987 – 1990

Col W.M Holmes

1990 – 1992

LCol P.R. Morneault

1992

LCol J.C.A Mathieu

1992 – 1993

LCol P. Kenward

1993 – 1995

The following officers served as Deputy Commanders of the Airborne Regiment.
Once again, in 1992 the title changed to Deputy Commanding Officer of the Canadian
Airborne Regiment